FC Copenhagen have confirmed the signing of SA youth international Waylon Renecke from Norwich City FC in England.
The former Amajimbos’ talented defender, Renecke, joins the Danish side on a three-year deal.
The 18-year-old joined Norwich at the U14s level and worked his way up to turn out for the club’s U18s and the U21s sides.
Last season, he managed to make Norwich’s first team matchday squad where was on the bench in their away match against Stoke City.
Renecke was part of the Amajimbos squad that represented South Africa at the CAF U17 AFCON tournament in 2023.
Norwich wished Renecke the very best for the future as he is about to start with his new chapter at Copenhagen, where he will be hoping to play first-team football in the near future.
However, for now, the SA-born defender will be part of Copenhagen’s U19 squad.
FC COPENHAGEN OFFICIAL STATEMENT
“FC Copenhagen have signed 18-year-old central defender Waylon Renecke, who comes to Copenhagen from Norwich City,” read the club’s statement.
Meanwhile, the acting head of talent and head of scouting and recruitment at Copenhagen Mikkel Lund Køhler, expressed his delight to have completed the signing of Renecke, whom he described as a great talent.
“We are satisfied we have got another great talent in the central defender position at the club,” said Køhler.
“Waylon is a player with a good education from Norwich who we believe we can develop at FC Copenhagen – and unlock great potential.”
Køhler noted that Renecke will add a great value to the club as he comes with “lots of international youth experience.”
“He comes with lots of international youth experience from England and most recently from South Africa. Now we have to help him take the next steps,” he added.
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